Specifications

ESI Communications Servers Product Overview

Each ESI Communications Server supports a wide range of port cards; however, pre-“Generation II” legacy cards

(see the table below) cannot be used on this platform, because they lack the processing power and memory storage

required for proper operation in a large system with a heavier traffic load:

Cards NOT supported by ESI Communications Servers

Port card Part no. Port card Part no. Port card Part no.

612 5000-0104 LNC 5000-0149 DLC12 5000-0157

684 5000-0160 A12 5000-0160 IVC 5000-0318

D12 5000-0135

Generally, all “Generation II” (“E2”) port cards are fully supported by the ESI-1000, ESI-600, ESI-200, and ESI-100.

No migration path is available for customers of the legacy IVX Series (IVX 128, IVX 20, and their “Plus” versions),

the original IVX, IP E-Class (IP 200e and IP 40e), and IP Series (IP 200 and IP 40) systems.

Migrating from an ESI-50L to a 60-hour ESI-50 requires a different CompactFlash Memory Module, because the

ESI-50L’s Memory Module is a 15-hour model.

System programming

Programming the ESI Communications Server family is greatly simplified through use of ESI System Programmer.

Designed from the ground up, using the latest in object-oriented programming technology, this tool provides Installers

and System Administrators the ability to easily review and modify the programming on any ESI Communications Server.

ESI System Programmer is built on highly reliable industry protocols to enhance communication between the phone

system and the programming application. Installers and System Administrators can navigate through an easy-to-use

“tree” menu to access programming functions. The intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) makes learning the tool as

simple as it is to use, resulting in a shortened training time for new technicians and System Administrators.

This application’s dependable backup-and-restore functionality retains programming, recorded custom prompts, and

Caller ID information — giving you peace-of-mind when unforeseen circumstances occur.

The following are built into ESI System Programmer:

• Programming of all phone system functions

• Send/Receive of programming

• Rapid programming using templates

• Robust error-checking to prevent common mistakes

• Instant feedback informs whether data was successfully sent, and provides warnings and alerts about

potential problems

• Built-in help to guide the Installer or System Administrator as required

• Import of system software

Included with ESI System Programmer are three additional applications — Esi-Address, Esi-Check, and Esi-Networx

— to assist with programming and debugging.